Bell 525 Relentless vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Robinson R66
The Bell 525 Relentless is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore and corporate transport; it typically carries around 16 passengers and offers medium range (roughly 500–600 nautical miles, mission dependent). The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long‑range business jet derived from the 737 MAX 9; it can be configured for a small VIP group but also supports much higher layouts, commonly in the tens of passengers, and delivers intercontinental capability (about 3,200–3,600 nautical miles depending on configuration). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane for owner‑pilots and business trips; it generally seats 4–6 passengers plus a pilot and has long range for its class (around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles). The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter suited to short regional hops and utility missions; it typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot and has shorter range (about 300–350 nautical miles).
| Spec | Bell 525 Relentless | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Bell | Boeing | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | 525 Relentless | BBJ MAX 9 | TBM 960 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 580 | 6376 | 1730 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6675 | 77120 | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G5000H | Honeywell | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 160 | 470 | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $15,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $4,450,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.74 | $ 2.25 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.56 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 7,396 | $ 744 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 35 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 6.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 14390 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Dual-Channel | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2F1 | LEAP-1B | TBM 960 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 1800 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 641 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 28000 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Width (ft) | 25.77 | — | — |
| Length (ft) | 61.58 | 138.4 | 35.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.58 | 11.6 | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 7.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 15.5 | 107.2 | 13.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 18.18 | 40.3 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 54.5 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 128 | 1485 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 117.9 | 42.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 100.6 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 123 |